Police ID suspect in murder of man found under bridge in north Houston

HOUSTON

Anthony Johnson, also known as "Yolie," is charged with capital murder.

Detectives say the 21-year-old shot Jawon Carson at his home on December 8, then dumped his body under a bridge in the 4500 block of Richey Road. Carson's body was discovered by a passerby on the morning of December 13.

Police say information gathered during their investigation led them to the vehicle used during the shooting. Witnesses then identified Johnson as the suspect.

A second suspect, 19-year-old Rasheed Shelton, is charged with tampering with. He's already being held at the Harris County Jail.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Anthony Johnson (aka Yolie) is urged to contact the HPD Homicide Division at 713-308-3600 or Crime Stoppers at 713-222-TIPS.

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